Origin
Forest Grove, OR
Morning in Forest Grove on Monday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
283.8 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
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6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Grove, OR
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Medford, OR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR covers 283.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on B Street, Tualatin Valley Highway, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
141.9 miles from Forest Grove, OR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 283.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
B Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tualatin Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Flett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Spring Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast North Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yamhill-Newberg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
B Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Grove, OR and Medford, OR.
1
Start on Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
2
Turn left onto B Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
B Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Tualatin Valley Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
4
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Front Street
5
Continue on Tualatin Valley Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Tualatin Valley Highway
6
Turn left onto Northeast Flett Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Flett Road
7
Continue on Northeast Spring Hill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Spring Hill Road
8
Continue on Northeast North Valley Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast North Valley Road
9
Continue on Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Ribbon Ridge Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Yamhill-Newberg Highway
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yamhill-Newberg Highway
11
Continue on West Illinois Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Illinois Street
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Main Street
13
Turn left onto East Sherman Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sherman Street
14
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Meridian Street
15
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 1st Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on East 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
17
Continue on Northeast Saint Paul Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Saint Paul Highway
18
Continue on River Road Northeast
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road Northeast
19
Continue on Main Street Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
20
Continue on River Road Northeast
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
River Road Northeast
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road Northeast
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
River Road Northeast
22
Turn left onto Brooklake Road Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklake Road Northeast
23
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Salem
233 mi
·
4 hr 32 min
·
I 5 South: Salem
24
Take the exit slight right toward OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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OR 62: Crater Lake Highway, Medford, Klamath Falls
25
Turn right onto Crater Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Crater Lake Highway
26
Turn left onto Court Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Court Street
27
Continue on North Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
28
Turn right onto East 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East 4th Street
29
Turn left onto North Fir Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Fir Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 141.9 miles from Forest Grove, OR, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, OR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Forest Grove, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Forest Grove, OR
This is one driving day of about 283.8 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forest Grove, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.9 mi from Forest Grove, OR · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.9 miles from Forest Grove, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Medford, OR
The final approach into Medford, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Medford, OR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.48 one way
$112.96 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $59.64 | $119.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.42 | $124.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.05 | $126.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.1 | 1 | $29.80 | $13.62 |
| Efficient EV | 71 | 0 | $24.83 | $11.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.73 | $18.16 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Medford, OR
Morning in Medford on Monday
Local time
7:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Cottage Grove, OR
142 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR covers 283.8 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are B Street, Tualatin Valley Highway, Front Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Forest Grove, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 49m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forest Grove, OR to Medford, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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